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HN02 LRU

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,563 mi
Last recorded8,563 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 LRU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,563 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 8,563 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,563 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 8,563 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,892 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,887 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,978 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 3,978 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
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HN02 LRU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 6,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Gilera Cougar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN02 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN02 LRU registered?

HN02 LRU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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